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With what honour has Dr. Kalam been decorated, the highest honour that an Indian citizen can receive?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Padma Bhushan

  3. The Bharat Ratna

  4. Padma Vibhushan
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Explanation

The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award, conferred for exceptional service in any field. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam received this honour in 1997 for his contributions to scientific research and aerospace engineering. The Padma awards (Vibhushan and Bhushan) are lower in precedence, while the Arjuna Award is for sporting excellence.

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